can this dongle work on windows 8
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I bought one and I use Windows 8 ... finally, after a lot of frustration, I received a refund for the purchase. Never did get it to work, but the most frustrating thing to me was they didn't include even an iota of a resemblance of an instruction booklet! I guess I never was smart enough to make it work!
12602
I have been unable to get it working on an HP Z420 workstation with Windows 8 (not 8.1). Windows installs a driver automatically but the device stops before the Bluetooth stack looks like it ever gets loaded. Perhaps a driver would fix it, but I have yet to find one that works.
12603
I was not able to get it to connect with my phone and Windows 8.1. It would pair but not connect.
12604
These will probably work with Windows 8. I use Windows 7 and Windows XP and had to get additional software to get them to work with my PC's. Most new laptops already have Blue Tooth capability.
541713
You can take a look here: http://bluetoothinstaller.com/They provide a way to make this and other generic dongles work with the built in Microsoft driver.
12315
Hi, Yes. It should work with Windows 8 OS using the software version 1.4.5.0 that was released last March 27, 2013. You may download it from this link: http://support.linksys.com/en-us/support/powerline/PLSK400 then select the Download tab and select Hardware version 1.Thanks,Linksys Supporthttp://support.linksys.com
1471044
First, I had no luck getting this device to work at all. Second, the operating system will not have an affect on the wireless signal. So, yes, if you can get it to work, it will work with Windows 8.
2262519
No dongle. Strictly connects via Bluetooth wireless. I'm not too sure if you could also use it with your home PC. If it had Bluetooth capability. The main reason I got mine was to use it with the Surface.
449583
It should work on XP...i don't know about older versions of windows tho.In my case I have windows 7 laptop and dongle works great. I suggest you try it out..if not then simply return it.
120872
I am using on Windows 7, it works fine. It should work on Windows 8 the same but if your computer has USB 3.0 you should a hub that supports 3.0.
189753
I would avoid, it uses a proprietary chip set so it needs drivers. I would use another generic dongle I think there is one from Mono. I can check my order history and let you know.
524648
Yes, it works just fine on Windows 8, I use it quite often between my Win7 laptop and Win8 desktop... no issues
923830
Yes. Works fine with it. It is just simple plug and play so it will work fine on Windows 8
1770582
no, takes special dongle to use a usb on it, and that dongle is no longer available.
914238
Works just fine on mine. Win8 was able to recognize it and install the correct drivers without incident.
312450
I'm pretty sure that you can. It is just a receiver so it should; I've personally used it on my laptop with Windows 7 and it worked fine, I assume that when you connect it to Windows 8 it will find the correct drivers needed for it to work properly.
1769585
It was stated in comments that it works with win 8 and to install drivers, but its my understanding this is plug and play with no available drivers.
1621531
I'm assuming you are talking about the Rosstech tool. In that case no. The Rosstech needs its own dongle.
631449
I use it on Win 8.1 with the USB connection, it works fine. I haven't tried it over the network.
980089
Yes i have used it on windows 8 , i bought it for my smart tv. Its amazing, works great. the battery is very big its a lithium pack like a cell phone ive left it sit for months and its never gone dead. its well worth it only thing i wish is if it were a program to customize the buttons. dongle is in the battery compartment